One of the biggest questions people ask is, “How do I get to Heaven?” There are many answers, but they all come down to this: aligning our will with God’s. That might sound simple, but living it out is anything but easy. We all have our own wants, desires, needs, and expectations. And the list […]
The serpent lured Eve into eating the fruit, and she convinced Adam to do the same. From that moment on, humanity has lived in a fallen state, easily succumbing to temptation. God gave Adam and Eve countless blessings and only asked them to avoid one tree—yet they still chose to disobey Him. In our own […]
In this week’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us how to be truly blessed and find lasting happiness. Each beatitude offers a valuable lesson, but the overarching message is clear: we are not called to think and act like the world tells us to. Instead, we must align our lives with God’s will. Let’s explore each beatitude […]
This week’s Gospel tells the story of the wedding at Cana. This reading documents the first miracle performed by Jesus and shows how Jesus honored His Mother’s wishes despite His own wants. The aspect that I want to focus on is the invitation Jesus received to attend the wedding along with His mother. Just imagine […]
During Advent, we celebrate Christ’s birth and anticipate His second coming. Jesus doesn’t seek to bring condemnation or punishment when He returns, but offers us salvation and eternal joy. So, we must ask ourselves: what are we doing to prepare for His arrival in our lives, and are we making His journey to us an […]
Jesus told his disciples that He came into the world to testify to the truth, and everyone who belongs to the truth listens to His voice. Yet many struggle to hear the truth because they filter out anything that challenges their beliefs. We must actively seek the truth, including the essential truth of our own […]
We try our best to live comfortable and enjoyable lives, but bad things happen. Life can often be tough, and some people suffer a lot of pain in this life. I pray to God that my family and I all live happy and healthy lives, but that’s not always the case. No matter how hard […]
